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State & National News
Make architecture a big deal in Georgia! Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 12 p.m. for the 2015 Day at the Georgia State Capitol. Hear about the upcoming legislative session and issues that could impact the profession. The agenda for the day includes a luncheon featuring guest speakers, followed by meeting with your local legislators and other officials. Look for registration details soon.
AIA Georgia will celebrate Excellence in Design to kick off National Architecture Week, April 12-18, 2015. The Design Awards presentation will be held on April 11, 2015. Join us in celebrating excellence in design and honoring members for their contributions to the community and the profession. Call for entries will begin the week of Jan. 19, and project submissions will be due late February/early March.
 2015: The Year of the Advocate begins with your participation in the AIA National Grassroots Conference, March 4-6, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Washington at Capitol Hill. Guided by a vision for the future of the profession, the conference provides AIA leaders with tools to influence and pursue action that will strengthen their components, firms, communities and society at large. Leaders exchange information and ideas, provide input on AIA initiatives and advocate the AIA's federal agenda to members of Congress, working collectively toward a better future for architects.
Learn More...  AIA Convention 2015 is one of the largest and most exciting annual gatherings of architects and design professionals in the U.S. The people, the ideas, the environment, the setting — it all comes together for an experience that will supercharge your year. Don't miss this year's keynote speaker President Bill Clinton, Founder of Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States. President Clinton will speak about the Clinton Foundation helping cities around the world become more resilient to the physical, social and economic challenges that are a growing part of the 21st century.
Learn More... The time has come to change perceptions about the architecture profession. AIA National launched a national public relations and advertising campaign in December. This campaign is going to raise the profile and significance of the architect's contribution to the built environment. Our value and relevance will rise as well, and it all begins with "What Do You See When You Look Up?", this great video created by AIA.
Learn More...  Elizabeth Chu Richter, FAIA, CEO of Richter Architects in Corpus Christi, Texas, was inaugurated as the 91st President of the AIA during ceremonies held on Dec. 12, 2014, at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. She succeeds the 90th President Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA, in representing more than 85,500 AIA members.
Learn More... AIA Middle Georgia recognized Robert Day, AIA, for his many years of service to the chapter and state of Georgia.
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ARE & Continuing Education
Becoming licensed is no easy feat for the recently graduated architecture student. The combination of required internship hours and exam scores proves a daunting obstacle for most, often taking years of work after college to achieve. Now, however, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is testing the waters for an alternative system that could grant licensure to students immediately upon graduation.
Learn More... Our industry changes every day. New ideas, technology, materials, business opportunities and more are constantly emerging. AIAU makes it easy to keep up — offering learning units (LUs) on the topics you need to stay current, the tactics and trending issues that affect your practice and the ideas you crave for inspiration.
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Events, Exhibits, Etc.
The 2015 Future City Competition is looking for volunteer judges for the regional competition on Saturday, Jan. 24. Future City is a transformative STEM program for middle school students that introduces them to urban design, infrastructure and sustainability while strengthening critical thinking, math, science research, public speaking and presentation skills.
Learn More... The AIA Knowledge Communities are a great way to give your geographically remote members access to their peers and AIA learning opportunities. Click to learn more to check out the upcoming free knowledge community webinars.
Learn More... Please plan to join Southface for the next Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable, Feb. 6, 7:30 a.m. Session details will be available shortly.
Learn More... Chapter Highlights
Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, 12-1:15 p.m., tvsdesign at 2700 Promenade Two, 1230 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3591
Learn More... Jan. 15, 11:30 a.m., Augusta Country Club, 655 Milledge Road, Augusta, GA 30904. Sponsor: Boral Brick
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